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    Because of World War Two, there are many war stories that still told today. Noor Inayat Khan was a big help to the Allies. Noor Inayat Khan changed the way women seen in war through her actions in World War II. This is proven throughout her childhood, her involvement with the Allied forces, her accomplishments as a spy, and her capture. Noor Inayat Khan had a rough childhood because she was an Indian princess, had relationship problems, and Noor Inayat Khan was born by Hazrat Inayat Khan and…

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    Whether this is because they don’t believe the world is getting hotter or they do not think addressing population and globalization are economically doable, it is still a real problem. Thomas Friedman wrote the book Hot, Flat, and Crowded, which describes these issues and solutions to prevent them. Hot describes global warming, climate change and inefficiency in the energy industries. Flat is caused by globalization, how more people living in third world countries want to live the ideal American…

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    Real Universal Truths

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    One of the most understood scientific proofs or in this case real universal truths in our modern world is that the earth is round. Through scientific discovery, imagery, and the development of true, irrefutable proof, agreed upon by many brilliant scientists, we have established that the Earth is in fact round or at least appears that way physically. For centuries the truth was that the Earth was flat. As recent as the last few days, B.O.B., a relatively famous musician (Not my Truth), has made…

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    Flat Character

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    On the other hand, Torvald really displays that of a flat character. Torvald holds a reputable position at the bank and in society, who is highly concerned with being perceived as an upstanding individual who always does what is right. It is of the opinion that Torvald seems to treat Nora as her father did when she was a child as she reflects that both treated her as a doll. Torvald is the go to person, and everyone knows what will keep him calm, as well as what can make him angry. This…

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    what is now South America. He helped discover big things like the world is not flat. The Columbus Voyage all started on August 3, 1492 when Christopher Columbus and 90 men set out sailing west. The impact did not happen until Christopher and his men came back to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, with resources and land. The first big impact was that people saw that if Christopher made it back safely that the world must not be flat. Or that their are no such thing as sea monsters. Those…

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    Joining an auto club like this one isn't solely for car related benefits. With this membership, you get discounts at more than 150,000 retail locations around the world. Now, that neon green cowboy hat can finally be yours. AAA IS THE ULTIMATE…

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    represents Matt because he is very intelligent and he enjoys lessons was above his age. He also enjoys music and is really skilled at playing the Piano. He can name all of the stars and the constellations and he is very interested to learn more about the world Round- Maria is an example of a round character in the story. She is a lifelike character that represents different emotions depending on the situation. She can be Matt’s best friend one day, but might change her mind of what thinks of…

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    Archaologists have only found skeletal remains of Homo sapiens in the New World, however Homo erectus and previous life forms have been found in the old world, implying that Homo sapiens crossed into the New World in the time of the ice age. The only explanation as to how the migration occurred is a land bridge connecting Northeast Asia to Alaska, however there is no land connecting the two in present day, only a strait that is fifty six miles wide at its narrowest point, and approximately 180…

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    Research in the field of developmental psychology has demonstrated that human beings construct an intuitive understanding of the world based on their everyday experience (Vosniadou & Brewer 1992). This understanding of the world is often different from scientific explanations and is resistant to change. In most societies, early theories of the earth claimed that it was flat, stationary and the centre of the universe (Kuhn, 1957; Toulmin & Goodfield, 1961; Lambert, 1975). It has taken more than…

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    When people listen to Tchaikovsky’s repertoire they would say his music exudes passion, energy, and depth. The first movement of the Piano Concerto No.1 in B-Flat Minor by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky exhibits elements of true orchestral genius utilizing its range to the fullest in combination with the complex and intricate yet powerful fingerings of the solo pianist. What perplexes yet entertains the audience is the contrast from the beginning of the piece where the introduction is lyrical,…

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